We helped the Planning and Development Department of Newton, MA in identifying policy modifications that will better promote green buildings and reduce negative impacts on the environment. We investigated the best practices of green cities across the country and found that each city uses different combinations of zoning and building regulations, incentive programs, and policies for municipal structures to advance green building. We recommended that Newton modify its policy to incorporate incentives to supplement the existing green building regulations.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Herreros-Alvarez, Claudio
• Cote, Keith M.
• Zailah, Mustapha Fadi
• Barnish, Amanda V.

Subject

• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050410-171624

Palabra Clave

• City planning
• Sustainability
• Buildings--Remodeling for other use
• Sustainable development--Social aspects

Advisor

• Vaz, Rick
• Demetry, Chrysanthe

Year

• 2010

Center

• Boston, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Newton Planning and Development Department

Date created

• 2010-05-04

Ubicación

• Newton

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2021-02-03